Governor attends 48th State Managing Committee meeting for Armed Forces Flag day fund
Governor reaffirms commitment to the welfare and honour of Ex-Servicemen and their families
Guwahati, Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya chaired the 48th state managing committee meeting for administration of Armed Forces Flag Day fund for welfare and rehabilitation of ex-servicemen at the conference hall of NABARD in Dispur, here today. The meeting discussed several issues pertaining to the welfare of the ex-servicemen and their families.
In the meeting, the Governor expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders who have shown their commitment to the cause of soldiers’ welfare. He termed the meeting not just an administrative procedure, but a step towards restoring trust and justice for the state’s ex-servicemen community.
Expressing his views at the meeting the Governor said, “It is a unique opportunity to chair the State Managing Committee Meeting of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund that deals with issues related to welfare and rehabilitation of our veterans, war widows, war heroes, disabled soldiers and their dependents. I always feel a deep sense of pride in being part of events that honour our soldiers whether it is Armed Forces Flag Day, Kargil Vijay Diwas, or interactions with Veer Naris and veterans. The Raj Bhavan remains committed to addressing your concerns and upholding your dignity.”
Stressing on strengthening transparency and integrity in welfare efforts in the institutions like the Rajya Sainik Board, the Governor said that the activities of the Board are directly linked to the lives of the brave soldiers and their families. He observed that the highest ethical standards should be maintained while managing their welfare.
During meeting, the Governor referred to his recent engagement with the “Rishte Sainik Se” program, organized by the State Sainik Board and the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, where he directly interacted with ex-servicemen for better understanding of their needs and challenges. He observed that the welfare of soldiers and their families is a cornerstone of national development and security, and it is the collective responsibility of the nation to honour and support their sacrifices.
The Governor in the meeting highlighted the efforts being made at both the central and state levels to modernize and improve welfare delivery through digital platforms. He reiterated that initiatives such as the Digital Sainik Portal and e-Governance systems are simplifying access to pensions, healthcare, and welfare benefits.
Shri Acharya moreover said that Raj Bhavan Assam is committed to the honour and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. He said that through the Rashtriya Kritagyata evam Jagrookta Yojana students have been connected from 266 educational institutions with the real-life experiences of soldiers, to enable the new generation to understand the value of sacrifice and patriotism to get the inspiration for nation building.
During the meeting Brig.Palash Chowdhury (Retd) Director of Sainik Welfare highlighted the important steps taken to revitalize the Sainik Board.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Sports and Youth welfare, Govt.of Assam, Nandita Garlosa.